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Who Controls Black Women’s Bodies?

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

Reproductive health services for women are under attack, leaving poor women and women of color lacking access. But a broad coalition of women is striking back, changing the conversation on abortion and race.

WARNING: This program contains graphic language.

Democratic Boundaries: Corporate Cash vs. the 99%

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

The people of the U.S. have seemingly awakened, and are out in the streets, demanding changes to a system in which money controls politics. On this edition, corporations, elections and the 99%. In a post-Citizens United world, is it too late to reclaim our democracy?

A Woman’s Rise to Power: Struggle and Success

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

In 2011, why are there fewer than 20 female heads of state around the world? A former President, a Supreme Court justice and other women leaders reflect on the battles they’ve won on the way to the top of their fields, and just how far there still is to go.

Transforming the Trauma: Soldiers Stories

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Two generations of veterans cope with PTSD—looking to heal themselves and the world. Featuring S. Brian Willson, author of “Blood on the Tracks”.

Tales & Tools of Revolution: From Serbia to Egypt

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

A new generation is telling their stories of overthrowing corrupt regimes. And in the digital age, their lessons can spread more quickly than ever before. We’ll hear from Egyptian, Serbian, and Azerbaijani activists, about their work to topple undemocratic rulers.

Presumed Guilty: American Muslims and Arabs (9-11 Encore Edition)

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

American Arabs and Muslims are under the microscope, and many feel demonized and say they are living in fear of arrest. On this edition, we’ll hear stories about the past 10 years of anti-Arab profiling and prosecution. We also look at parallels with the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.

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